The Dutch winger drove the ball on to the underside of the crossbar and into the net from 30 yards out with just seconds of the capital derby at Craven Cottage remaining.

Dwight Gayle had struck in each half to put the Eagles on the brink of victory as they wrapped up a campaign that seemed destined to end in relegation until Tony Pulis' arrival in November.

Instead it is Fulham who will be playing in the Championship next season with their destiny already sealed by last weekend's 4-1 rout at Stoke.

TWO WHAT? Gayle celebrates his brace at Craven Cottage [GETTY]

Apart from a high-quality goal by Cauley Woodrow within a determined 15-minute spell and David's wonderfully-struck equaliser, it was a dismal end to their top flight stay that underlined the reasons for their demise.

Fulham owner Shahid Khan confirmed his commitment to the club in the matchday programme, setting the target of an instant return to the Premier League.